Keerthi Kumaran
Keerthi Kumaran
    Hello, I am Keerthi Kumaran.
    PhD candidate in Physics, Purdue University

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    I develop hardware-aware quantum algorithms and simulations for real-world applications on today’s quantum devices. My research focuses on scalable quantum-classical workflows with/without error mitigation. At Purdue and IBM Quantum, I work on sample-based diagonalization and utility-scale experiments, aiming towards practical quantum advantage and contribute to open-source quantum computing tools.
    Interests, Education and Experience
    Interests
    • Quantum simulations
    • Quantum-Classical Hybrid workflows
    • Quantum Error mitigation
    • Quantum Error suppression
    Education
    • PhD in Physics (Quantum Computing), Purdue University, West Lafayette, United States (2022– )
      GPA: 3.9/4.0
    • BS in Physics, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, India (2018–2022)
      CGPA: 9.3/10.0
    • High School, Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Chennai, India (2016–2018)
      Score: 486/500
    Experience
    • Intern, IBM Quantum (2024, 2025)
      Quantum algorithms, error mitigation, and simulation projects.
    • Research Assistant, Purdue University (2022– )
      Quantum simulations and circuit optimization.